Definitions for dewlap
ˈduˌlæp, ˈdyu-dewlap

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. dewlapnoun

   a hanging fold of loose skin on an elderly person's neck

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. dewlapnoun

   The pendulous skin under the neck of an ox, which laps or licks the dew in grazing, or a similar feature on any other animal.

2. dewlapnoun

   The sagging flesh on the human throat of an old person.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Dewlapnoun

   Etymology: from lapping or licking the dew.

   1. The flesh that hangs down from the throat of oxen.

   Large rowles of fat about his shoulders slung,
   And from his neck the double dewlap hung. Joseph Addison, Ov. Met.

   2. It is used in William Shakespeare for a lip flaccid with age, in contempt.

   And sometimes lurk I in a gossip’s bowl,
   In very likeness of a roasted crab;
   And when she drinks against her lips I bob,
   And on the wither’d dewlap pour the ale. William Shakespeare.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Dewlap

   A dewlap is a longitudinal flap of skin or similar flesh that hangs beneath the lower jaw or neck of many vertebrates. More loosely, it can be various similar structures in the neck area, such as those caused by a double chin or the submandibular vocal sac of a frog. More generally, it can be any hanging mass of skin, such as a fold of loose skin on an elderly person's neck, or the wattle of a bird. Dewlaps can be considered as a caruncle, defined as "a small, fleshy excrescence that is a normal part of an animal's anatomy".

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1. dewlap

   A dewlap is a loose flap of skin, often containing fat, that hangs down from the neck or throat of certain animals including birds, reptiles and mammals. It can serve various purposes such as sexual attraction, conservation of body temperature and even combat. For examples, cows, rabbits, iguanas and certain bird species have dewlaps.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Dewlapnoun

   the pendulous skin under the neck of an ox, which laps or licks the dew in grazing

2. Dewlapnoun

   the flesh upon the human throat, especially when with age

3. Etymology: [Dew + lap to lick.]

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1. Dewlap

   A dewlap is a longitudinal flap of skin that hangs beneath the lower jaw or neck of many vertebrates. While the term is usually used in this specific context, it can also be used to include other structures occurring in the same body area with a similar aspect, such as those caused by a double chin or the submandibular vocal sac of a frog. In a more general manner, the term refers to any pendulous mass of skin, such as a fold of loose skin on an elderly person's neck, or the wattle of a bird. Dewlaps can be considered as a caruncle, defined as 'a small, fleshy excrescence that is a normal part of an animal's anatomy'. Many mammals such as dogs, rabbits and moose possess dewlaps. Many birds also have dewlaps, such as domestic chickens, some cracids and some guans. In zebu cattle, the dewlap is colloquially known as the "briefcase folds". Many reptiles have dewlaps, most notably the anole species of lizard, which have large skin dewlaps which they can extend and retract. These dewlaps are usually of a different color from the rest of their body and when enlarged they make the lizard seem much bigger than it really is, used primarily when warding off predators and for males to attract females during the mating season. Lizards which have mobile dewlaps usually accompany their dewlap movement with head bobs and other displays. Scientists are unsure about what this is meant to communicate, but it is prevalent when the lizards are courting.The dewlap is also found on female rabbits, such as the New Zealand white rabbit. While pregnant, the female rabbit will pluck fur from the dewlap to line a nest for her babies. Although these masses can be referred to as dewlaps, they are formed by stored fat. The dewlap is also seen in both genders of moose.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Dewlap

   dū′lap, n. the pendulous skin under the throat of oxen, dogs, &c.: the fleshy wattle of the turkey.—adjs. Dew′lapped, Dew′lapt. [Prob. dew and A.S. læppa, a loose hanging piece.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of dewlap in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of dewlap in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=dewlap
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Dewlap
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=dewlap
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dewlap
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dewlap
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=dewlap
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=dewlap